East of England
Trail Running Calendar East of England 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in East of England for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 189 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in East of England below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Beginner friendly 50 km ultramarathon on the Boudicca Way from Diss to Norwich, limited to 250 entries with a 10 hour time limit and checkpoint support.
Backyard Ultra at High Lodge, Thetford Forest, where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains; 6 and 12 hour time limited options are available.
A charity ultramarathon along the Thames from Upminster to Southend offering 10, 30 and 50 mile routes on mainly tarmac and hard trails. Organised by c2c to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK with checkpoints and on-course medical support.
A UK trail and ultra series offering fully marked, fully supported races with generous cut-offs and runnable countryside courses.
An 81 mile, 24 hour ultra on the John Bunyan Trail through Bedfordshire with seven aid stations, live tracking and guided recce weekends.
Phoenix Running Bedfordshire's Pick n Mix on 12 September 2026 uses a 5.3 km lapped course at Mowsbury Park. Runners choose distances from 5 km up to ultra with a flexible one hour start window and a seven hour time limit.
10 km trail race around Sandridge (St Albans) on 13 September 2026, starting at Woodcock Hill with an entry fee of £25.
Timed off road 5 km and 10 km footpath races in Fyfield, Essex supporting the local Scout group with options for a souvenir tee or tree sponsorship.
Dedham Run on 13 September 2026 in Dedham, Essex features a 10K road race, a new 10K trail race and a 3K fun run supporting Dedham Primary School.
A lapped 7 hour trail event on a 5K loop in Hitchin with a Mini Mile and virtual option, event village, aid station and post event massage.
Flexible-distance running at Hockwold Hall with 5.3 km laps through parkland and roaming peacocks, medals for all finishers.
Narrative charity trail run from The Zach Willsher in Benfleet offering undulating routes of about 5.7 miles or 12 miles with proceeds to Macmillan Cancer Support.
A relaxed 5 km trail run at Rougham Estate with post-run burritos, live music and free onsite parking; age 16+ and organised by RunVibes on 18 September 2026.
A multi distance out and back trail event at Suffolk Running Centre on 19 September 2026 offering 5k to ultra options, aid stations every 10 km and a seven hour cut off.
A coastal trail marathon and half marathon on 19 September 2026 along the Norfolk Coast Path with part of entry fees supporting the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Team cross country relays at Chingford Plain on 19 Sep 2026 with junior, senior and veteran races, limited entries and specific England Athletics eligibility and team rules.
Entry level 34 mile ultra through Suffolk and Norfolk trails on 19 September 2026 with aid stations, first aid, an 11 hour cut off and a 150 entrant limit.
Experience a scenic and exceptionally flat trail race along the Ouse Valley Way with marathon and half marathon options through the Huntingdonshire countryside.
A flat, mostly off road 10 km trail from Aylsham to Reepham through Norfolk countryside with start waves, water stations and a shuttle bus for runners.
Guided 10 km trail run at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with conversational pace, route tips, recommended trail shoes, and a chance to see woodland wildlife.